Pennsylvania dutch coconut easter eggs

60 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupMashed potatoes; unsalted
2cupsFlaked coconut; fresh or
Dried
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonVanilla extract
cupConfectioner's sugar
8ouncesSemisweet chocolate
1tablespoonVegetable oil

Directions

PHILLY.INQUIRER

IRWIN E.SOLOMON

In mixing bowl,mix potato,coconut,salt and vanilla.Gradually mix in sugar.Cover; refrigerate overnight.Shape into ½ tbs.size eggs.Heat chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.Dip eggs into chocolate oil mixture.Set aside on wax paper in refrigerater to harden.Makes about 60..